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Safety for Operational Supervisors

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Name candidate:

Examination questions: Safety for Operational Supervisors

Event code: Proefexamen_Engels VOL

Please read the following instructions carefully!

This examination is comprised of70 multiple-choice questions.

Each question is followed by three possible answers, of which only one is correct.

A maximum of70 marks can be scored in this examination. Every correct answer scores 1 mark.

You will have passed when you score at least 49 marks.

The maximum time for this examination is 105 minutes.

Requirements:

these examination questions

the answer sheet (used to note your answers)

a pencil and eraser

Directions:

make sure that you have all the pages in these examination questions

only use a pencil to enter your answers on the answer sheet

note your answers under the corresponding question numbers on the answer sheet

indicate your answer by using your pencil to blacken the appropriate square

always thoroughly erase any incorrectly entered answer

A multiple-choice question will be regarded as incorrectly answered when:

the wrong answer has been chosen

more than one square has been blackened

no square has been blackened

a square has not been blackened, but has been marked in some other way

At the end of the examination:

write or check your name on the answer sheet

give the supervisor these examination questions and the answer sheet

In the event of any differences in interpretation the original Dutch version of this examination is

binding.


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1 What does the CE mark on machines mean?

A They meet the minimum European safety standards.

B They do not need periodic maintenance in Europe.

C They can only be used in European countries.

2 What measure can the health and safety inspectorate take?

A Take away unsafe equipment.

B Give employees notice of dismissal if they violate the Working Conditions Act (Arbowet).

C Stop work being done if it sees an unsafe situation.

3 What must the different companies do who work at the same location?

A Carry out a joint prevention policy if the client requires this.

B Clearly mark off their respective work areas.

C Cooperate with the carrying out of health and safety measures.

4 Which task is allocated by law to the prevention adviser?

A Propose prevention measures.

B Inspect the hoisting equipment at regular intervals.

C Make sure personal protective equipment is used.

5 Which countries are bound by the European working-conditions directives?

A All EU member states.

B All European companies affiliated with the ADR.

C All European countries.

6 What is the best way to limit risks?

A Warning signs.

B Wear personal protective gear.

C Eliminate the causes of the risks.

7 What is a Task Risk Analysis (TRA)?

A A written summary of tasks that can cause risks in a company.

B A written analysis of risks that can occur while performing risky tasks.C A written evaluation of the tasks described in the Risk Analysis (RA).


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8 What should you do if a workmate is not working safely?

A Report the unsafe behaviour to the person in charge.

B Discuss the unsafe behaviour at the next toolbox meeting.

C Stop the unsafe behaviour or get someone to stop it.

9 What is a risk analysis?

A A method to analyse accidents by identifying the risks and causes.

B A written document that describes all dangers associated with a task or work.

C An analysis consisting of the identification of the dangers and the determination and evaluation

of the risks.

10 What must a superior always do while high-risk activities are being carried out?

A Be sufficiently present.

B Extend the permit if the work is going to take longer.

C Entrust supervision to a specialised colleague.

11 How do accidents happen?

A By coincidence, they are sudden unexpected incidents.

B As a result of unsafe actions or unsafe situations.

C Because they are unique: each case is different, accidents almost never have the same cause.

12 What is at the top of the pyramid that gives a picture of the number of accidents?

A Accidents without absence from work.

B Near-misses.

C Accidents with absence from work,.

13 At which level must the policy to prevent accidents be aimed?

A To supervisory staff.

B To employees.

C To employees, supervisory staff and management.

14 What is an important element in a good accident investigation?

A Collect all facts and information at the place of the accident.

B Do not interview witnesses or other parties directly involved.C Clear the place of the accident as quickly as possible to prevent new accidents.


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15 What is important to remember to do when performing an investigation into an accident?

A Discuss the final report with the site owner.

B Record the situation in situ with sketches and drawings.

C Send the results to the Labour Inspectorate.

16 How can you clarify the consequences of working unsafely?

A By imposing fines with unsafe behaviour.

B By regularly giving safety training.

C By explaining and possibly demonstrating the consequences of accidents .

17 How can people best be protected from dangerous situations?

A By erecting a barrier.

B By discussing the situations in a toolbox meeting.

C By using personal protection equipment.

18 How can you reduce the possible disadvantages of safe behaviour?

A By fully explaining the disadvantages of safe behaviour in the instructions.

B By ensuring sufficient time to be able to work safely.

C By paying premiums for safe behaviour.

19 What are the basic principles for reducing the number of accidents?

A Give safety training and provide protective equipment.

B Draw up safety procedures and give instructions.

C Encourage safe behaviour and reduce unsafe behaviour.

20 Why are safety observations carried out at the workplace?

A Because it is required by the arbeidsinspectie (Health and Safety Inspectorate) following an

accident.

B Because the Arbowet (Working Conditions Act) prescribes the performance of safety observa-

tions by all companies.

C Because it gives a good insight into the safety conditions at the workplace.

21 What does the Working Conditions Act (Arbowet) say an employee must do?

A Develop working conditions policy.

B Use personal protective equipment properly.C Organise information and training.


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22 Which companies must carry out a risk assessment?

A All companies.

B Only companies with more than 10 employees.

C Only companies with a VCA safety certificate.

23 What is the task of supervisory staff as regards prevention and protection at work?

A Reporting of incidents and accidents to the insurer.

B Calculation and analysis of the incidents and accident statistics.

C Investigation of work accidents and incidents.

24 What is the purpose of a toolbox meeting?

A To tell employees who is responsible for safety on a project.

B To ensure no-one works or behaves in an unsafe way.

C To enable employees to talk about a subject they think is important.

25 What does SCC certification indicate about a company?

A it indicates that the company complies with the safety-control system by means of safety-ob-

servation reports.

B It indicates that the company registers dangerous situations, and has them certified.

C It indicates that the company works on SHE management in accordance with the regulations.

26 When should notification be given of general safety regulations?

A Whenever anyone enters the work area for the first time.

B Every year, to all the company's permanent employees.

C At each toolbox meeting.

27 In which situation do you use blind flanges?

A When shutting off a pipe to a pump that must be disassembled.

B To control the supply of a product to a pump.

C To separate liquids into two pipes.

28 For which activities are work permits made?

A Work involving under 18s.

B Activities with inherent risks.C For activities carried out by accredited external companies.


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29 What does this sign mean (white on green)?

A Emergency exit.

B Escape route.

C Assembly point.

30 What must the employment agency emphasize when instructing temporary employees?

A To be aware of the safety of others during the work.

B The necessity and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

C Keep the employment agency informed of the progress of the job.

31 An employee has checked and signed a work permit. What does this mean?

A The employee agrees with what the work permit says.

B The employee has only signed the work permit to say he has received it.C The employee is saying he will be the only one doing the work.

32 What are the various phases involved in the control and resolution of an incident?

A The initial notification of the incident, the classification of the incident, the implementation of

measures, and the termination of the incident.

B The initial notification of the incident, the implementation of measures, and the termination of

the incident by means of an aural signal.

C The initial notification of the incident, the installation of crowd barriers, the notification of the

fire brigade, and the termination of the incident.

33 Which of the following is a duty of the company emergency team?

A To fight beginning fires.

B To carry out workplace inspections.

C To give safety courses.


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34 What are hazardous substances?

A Substances that displace oxygen, such as nitrogen.

B Substances that always have an orange label.

C Substances that are dangerous to your health.

35 How can a toxic substance immediately enter your blood?

A By respiration.

B By digestion.

C Through an open wound.

36 Which information on the label indicates the risks posed by a specific product?

A The S phrases.

B The R phrases.

C The M phrases.

37 What steps are taken to prevent leaks in an installation?

A Make sure the work permit is present.

B Use the compulsory personal protective equipment.

C Inspect the installation regularly.

38 What do we understand as a chronic effect of a dangerous substance?

A The effect is clear after approximately three days.

B The effect is only clear after protracted exposure and repeated exposure.

C The effect is clear immediately or shortly after exposure.

39 The white section of a hazard diamond is empty. What does this mean?

A That the product is not dangerous to your health.

B That the product is radioactive.

C That, in case of calamities, this substance does not require special treatment.

40 What should you do when you encounter "suspected asbestos" at the workplace?

A You must immediately invite the arbeidsinspectie (Labour Inspectorate) to come and carry out

an inspection.

B You must contract a specialized company to remove the material.

C You must have an independent laboratory establish whether the suspected material is in factasbestos.


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41 What do we call the point at which a substance burns without an ignition source?

A Igniton temperature.

B Self-ignition temperature.

C Flash point.

42 Name a disadvantage of CO2 as an extinguishing agent?

A It conducts electricity.

B It causes damage and soiling.

C It can have a suffocating effect on people.

43 Which sign indicates an area with an explosion risk?

A

B

C

44 What is a safety risk of a fire near to a storage tank containing a combustible substance?

A The contents of the tank will be heated up.

B The coating on the tank comes off.C The contents of the tank can no longer be sold.


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45 How does foam put out a fire?

A It cuts off the oxygen supply.

B It displaces the oxygen.

C It lowers the temperature.

46 Which phenomenon can give rise to an explosion-hazard zone?

A Steam clouds.

B Helium clouds.

C Dust clouds.

47 Which condition must be met when working with a permanently installed drilling machine?

A The voltage of the machine is less than 50 Volts.

B You wear goggles.

C You wear gloves.

48 What must a hand-held grinder be fitted with?

A A guard around the grinding disc.

B An earthed plug.

C A speed limiter.

49 What is meant by the term "lifting equipment"?

A The accessories which are not fixed to a crane.

B The components used to make a crane.

C The jib, pulley and drive.

50 Which is the correct way of working with a chain?

A When a chain is lengthened, the permissible load must be reduced.

B The connecting link that is used for the lengthening of a chain must be exactly as strong as the

chain itself.

C A chain may never be lengthened except by the manufacturer.

51 What is an important risk when using tackles?

A The heavy physical effort for the operator.

B Breaking of the suspension or attachment point.C Toppling of the hoisting appliance.


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52 What is a pallet truck?

A A hand truck that you can slide under pallets to move them by tilting them backwards.

B A mobile pallet for the movement of boxes and crates.

C A transport tool with limited lifting height for moving pallets.

53 What radiation is released during electric welding which is extremely harmful to the eyes?

A Ultraviolet radiation.

B Gamma radiation.

C Beta radiation.

54 What constitutes a hazard during demolition work?

A Falling demolition material.

B Using waste chutes.

C Not having sufficient natural ventilation.

55 What are wall openings protected with?

A A warning signboard.

B A red-white rope.

C A trellis.

56 Working with gas cylinders in an excavation can be particularly hazardous. What safety mea-

sure do you take?

A Only place gas cylinders against the wall of the excavation.

B Never work with gas in or near an excavation.

C Never place gas cylinders in the excavation.

57 Which of the following is a safety requirement for working on hydraulic platforms?

A Hydraulic platforms may be used solely by people who have received the necessary instruc-

tions.

B Hydraulic platforms may be used solely by people with sufficient experience.

C Hydraulic platforms may be used solely by people with a valid driving licence.

58 What is the maximum duration of stay in a confined space?

A 1 hour.

B As short as possible.C 4 hours.


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59 If you are an earth mover, which of the following are you required to report to KLIC/Land

registry?

A The presence of an unknown cable or pipe (orphan line).

B Discussions between cable and pipeline management bodies.

C Excavations up to a depth of 50 centimetres.

60 Which of the following determines the strength of an electric current flowing through the body?

A The amount of moisture on the person's skin.

B The person's clothing.

C The person's age.

61 Why fit a differential switch?

A To be able to lower or raise the voltage depending on the number of connected appliances.

B To break the current when contact is made with live parts.

C To prevent the heating up of cables or appliances with overloading.

62 In a builder's junction box, an earth switch is fitted as an added safeguard. What value should

such an earth switch have?

A 70 mA.

B 50 mA.

C 30 mA.

63 Which of the following has an influence on the injuries caused by electric current through the

human body?

A The strength of the current passing through the body.

B The fabric used to make the victim's clothes.

C The temperature of the room in which the victim is located.

64 Which rule of thumb can be used to estimate when the noise level constitutes a hazard?

A The level is hazardous when it is impossible to conduct a conversation at a distance of 1 metre

without raising the voice.

B The level is hazardous when it is impossible to conduct a conversation at a distance of 2 metres

without raising the voice.

C The level is hazardous when it is impossible to conduct a conversation at a distance of 1.5

metres without raising the voice.


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65 Is a temperature of 21C throughout the whole company ergonomically optimal?

A Yes, because everyone has the right to the same temperature.

B Yes, because 21C is the ideal temperature for everyone.

C No, because some carry out heavier physical work than others.

66 When is standing work preferred to seated work?

A If the pace of work is very high.

B If there is sufficient leg room.

C If one must often reach far or high.

67 Why is it necessary to use personal protective equipment?

A Because this is the right source-related measure.

B Because this can prevent injury or damage.

C Because this prevents accidents.

68 What is the maximum protection offered by special cotton-wool ear plugs?

A 45 dB(A).

B 10 dB(A).

C 30 dB(A).

69 What is a special property of a filter mask?

A This mask can be used with a particle filter or a vapour filter.

B This mask gives the same protection as a disposable mask.

C This mask also protects the eyes.

70 What is the most important feature of safety shoes and safety boots?

A They stop you spraining your ankles.

B They protect the feet against heavy objects.

C They protect the feet against damp.


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